Sangay Tsheltrim is a Bhutanese actor, model, entrepreneur, and bodybuilder. He is widely known for appearing in popular Bollywood movies such as ‘Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai’ (2021) and ‘Jawan’ (2023).
Wiki/Biography
Sangay Tsheltrim was born on Wednesday, 10 March 1982 (age 41 years; as of 2023) in Phuentsholing, district Chukha, Bhutan. His zodiac sign is Pisces. He attained his school education at Yangchenphu Higher Secondary School in Bhutan. In 2001, Sangay Tsheltrim joined the National Defence Academy (NDA), Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, for graduation. Later, he pursued his postgraduation at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun.
Sangay Tsheltrim during his college days
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 9″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 46 Inches, Waist: 34 Inches, Biceps: 18 Inches
Family
Parents & Siblings
Not much is known about his parents.
Sangay Tsheltrim posing with his mother
Wife & Children
His wife, Khendum Dorji, is an entrepreneur.
Sangay Tsheltrim with Khendum Dorji
The couple has a daughter named Tsomo T. Dorji.
Sangay Tsheltrim with his daughter
Career
Army
After completing his graduation, he started Army training at the National Defence Academy in Pune.
Sangay Tsheltrim in 2001
Sangay Tsheltrim then joined the Royal Bhutan Army in December 2005 and served there for 2 years. After that, he was promoted to captain in the Royal Body Guards in Bhutan in June 2008.
A young Sangay Tsheltrim at the National Defence Academy, Bhutan
After serving His Majesty the King and the Royal Family of Bhutan for five years, Sangay Tsheltrim pursued his passion for bodybuilding and took voluntary retirement from the Army in 2013.
Sangay Tsheltrim posing with Bhutan King
Bodybuilding
Sangay Tsheltrim began participating in various bodybuilding championships and clinched two gold medals, two bronze medals, and a silver medal in the National Bodybuilding Championships in Bhutan. In 2015, he participated in the Asian Bodybuilding Championships held in Uzbekistan and won two gold medals, two bronze medals, and a silver medal. Sangay Tsheltrim then clinched a bronze medal in the Asian Bodybuilding Championships held in Macau in 2016.
Sangay Tsheltrim posing with his trophies and medals
Sangay Tsheltrim won the title ‘Mr Bhutan’ in the 2017 bodybuilding championships.
Sangay Tsheltrim after winning Mr. Bhutan title
Film
Bhutanese
In 2018, Sangay Tsheltrim made his acting debut with the Bhutanese film ‘Singye.’
Sangay Tsheltrim on the poster of the film ‘Singye’
He then appeared in Haider Khan’s Bhutanese film ‘Lingpoen’ in March 2023.
Sangay Tsheltrim in a still from the film Lingpoen
Hindi
In 2021, Sangay Tsheltrim made his Bollywood debut in the film Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai as Lota.
Sangay Tsheltrim in a still from the film Radhe
In the same year, he appeared as Major Arjun in the Hindi documentary film ‘Rohingya – People from Nowhere.’
Sangay Tsheltrim on the poster of the film Rohingya – People from Nowhere (2021)
In September 2023, Sangay Tsheltrim played the role of Juju in the Bollywood film ‘Jawan.’
Sangay Tsheltrim in a still from the film Jawan (2023)
Telugu
In 2023, Sangay Tsheltrim appeared in the Telugu film ‘Agent’ as Khalid.
Sangay Tsheltrim in a still from the Telugu film Agent (2023)
Music Video
Sangay Tsheltrim was featured in the music video of the Hindi song ‘Raat Baki’ by Iulia V Vantur in February 2023.
Sangay Tsheltrim in a still from the music video of the song Raat Baki (2023)
Award
In 2018, Sangay Tsheltrim won the Best Debut Actor – Male award for the Bhutanese film ‘Singye.’
Sangay Tsheltrim while receiving the Best Debut Actor award
Bike Collection
He owns a Harley Davidson.
Sangay Tsheltrim with his Harley Davidson
Car Collection
Sangay Tsheltrim owns a BMW.
Sangay Tsheltrim posing with his BMW
Tattoos
Sangay Tsheltrim has several tattoos on his shoulders and arms including one of his wife’s face on his chest.
Sangay Tsheltrim featuring tattoos on his arms, shoulders, and chest
Favourite
- Book: The Godfather by Mario Puzo
Facts/Trivia
- According to Sangay Tsheltrim, he likes dancing, travelling to distant places, exercising, and swimming in his leisure time.
Sangay Tsheltrim while swimming
- According to Sangay Tsheltrim, he practices boxing and martial arts in his free time. He also likes dancing as a hobby.
Sangay Tsheltrim while performing martial arts on a stage
- Sangay Tsheltrim is a fitness enthusiast and owns Thimpu Muscles Factory, a gym in Bhutan. Sangay frequently shares pictures of his gym on social media.
A picture of Sangay Tsheltrim’s gym
- Sangay discovered his talent for acting and landed a role in the 2021 film Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai after being introduced to actor Salman Khan by his friend Haider Khan in 2019.
Sangay Tsheltrim posing with Salman Khan
- Sangay Tsheltrim is an avid dog lover with two pet dogs. He frequently posts pictures of his pet dogs Dengpo and Semla on various social media platforms.
Sangay Tsheltrim posing with his pet dogs, Dengpo and Semla
- Sangay Tsheltrim is often spotted drinking alcoholic beverages on various occasions.
Sangay Tsheltrim while holding a bottle of beer